Out of seemingly nowhere, a car flies into view ready to crush the Tesla Model 3, but Tesla’s automatic emergency braking steps in and saves the day. It appears as though the car that comes into view from the left of the screen…
AUSTIN, Texas – Tesla, Inc., has agreed to recall certain model-year 2021-2023 Tesla Model X sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) that might have an issue with the brake fluid-level indication system. The 54,676 vehicles within the recall population might have been produced…
AVON, Ohio – The iconic yellow school bus – well documented nationally as the safest form of student transportation in America – has earned that distinction. In support of 2023 National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 16-20), Bendix Commercial Vehicle…
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford added a hybrid powertrain to its Explorer SUV law-enforcement interceptor, the most popular police vehicle sold in the United States, which brought other system changes. Like most electrified vehicles, whether hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or…
LANDSKRONA, Sweden – The Haldex TEM®+ (Trailer Emergency Module) valve control ensures the maximum amount of operational safety for trailers, by efficiently actuating the trailer parking brakes, while at the same time imposing minimal operational complexity on busy drivers. In…
STANSTEAD, U.K. – EuroBrake Strategy Panel 2023: Effects of the Euro 7 (EU7) regulation on brake system development and homologation will be a major program at the upcoming EuroBrake 2023 Sept. 12 – 14 in Barcelona. The new Euro 7…
VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket is rapidly expanding its range of spare parts for electric cars. The latest product for the independent aftermarket is the Electronic Brake Booster from its TRW brand. This system is an integral part of…
Source: Fact.MR announcement LONDON – According to a recently published analysis by Fact.MR, the automotive brake components are valued at $49.9 billion at present. The global automotive brake components market is forecast to expand at a compound annual growth rate…
BRAKEDOWN: an ongoing collection of briefs from around the global braking industry Tesla has started releasing an update designed to address a problem known a “Phantom Braking”. Phantom braking is a term used to describe when an advanced driver-assist system…
FRANKFURT, Germany – Continental recently posted a three-part series of articles on its website providing its vision of future braking systems. Below is part one: The Future of Brakes – Brake Systems of the Future Brake systems are becoming increasingly…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany — Emergency braking can save lives. However, many drivers then step on the brake pedal quickly but not forcefully enough – this is what Mercedes-Benz engineers discovered in the early 1990s during tests in the…
Source: Subaru of America announcement CAMDEN, N.J. — Subaru of America, Inc. announced pricing on the 2022 Forester compact SUV, its most popular model, as well new variants, new convenience features and new safety features, including available Automatic Emergency Steering…
Source: Goodyear Brakes recently posted an article on its Website explaining how corrosion can adversely affect the operation and lifespan of a vehicle’s brakes as well how to fix and prevent this issue from occurring. We have excerpted the post…
Source: Applus IDIADA ADELANTO, Calif. – This is the third of three posts by Alvaro Esquer, Project Manager, ADAS in Applus IDIADA, about a study to determine the means of improving autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) performance in terms of efficiency and driver…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan has made four-wheel disc brakes standard on the SV and SR trims of its entry-level crossover Kicks range. Base S models continue with a front disc/rear drum setup. Additional standard equipment for 2021 includes the Nissan…
Source: Applus IDIADA ADELANTO, Calif. – This is the second of three posts by Alvaro Esquer, Project Manager, ADAS in Applus IDIADA, about a study to determine the means of improving autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) performance in terms of efficiency and driver…
Source LSP post 2005 TO 2010: PIONEERING WORK WITH IBS 1 UNTERFOEHRING, Germany – The Brake-by-Wire brake system was designed back in 2005 for e-vehicles and was the first with autonomous driving functionality The pioneering work of LSP that began in…
Source: Applus IDIADA This is the first of three posts by Alvaro Esquer, Project Manager, ADAS in Applus IDIADA, about a study to determine the means of improving autonomous-emergency braking (AEB) performance in terms of efficiency and driver acceptance. Vehicle…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – The all-new Mercedes-Benz Intouro raises the bar for inter-city and excursion buses with advances in safety like Active Brake Assist 5 and Sideguard Assist. Active Brake Assist 5: full-stop braking to avoid moving pedestrians Protecting…
Source: Transport Topics post ARLINGTON, Va. – Integrating braking systems with sensors and telematics can enable more timely maintenance, reduce unplanned downtime and optimize component life while supporting “brake health.” Such integration also is necessary to continue development of advanced…
Source: This is an excerpt of a comprehensive Motor Trend post by Alex Leanse explaining automatic-emergency braking (AEB) in layman’s terms. The entire post can be viewed by clicking HERE. LOS ANGELES – You can probably think of a time…
Source: Ford Motor Company announcement DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls in North America including one for certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models which might have a malfunctioning brake warning system. Select 2020 Ford…
Source: Ride by Kelley Blue Book IRVINE, Calif. – Modern advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) are usually grouped together under an umbrella name like Mazda Smart Brake Support or Mazda Smart City Brake Support. When it comes to crafting descriptive…
Source: PolicyAdvice The age of autonomous vehicles (AVs) is upon us. Many governments are eager to see AVs go mainstream sooner rather than later, and certain automakers are accelerating the hype train. These futuristic cars are marketed as literal lifesavers,…
Source: CarComplaints.com Franklin, Tenn.— A Nissan automatic emergency braking (AEB) lawsuit alleges all 2017-2019 vehicles equipped with the systems are at risk of sudden collisions caused by malfunctions of the technology. Nissan’s forward emergency braking/automatic emergency braking technology uses radar…